Edwin van Rest (エドウイン　バン　レスト) Last login: May 26, 2005


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Introduce yourself, who you are, what you do(趣味), what you like (好きな飲み物？), greetings to oussepians etc. in 日本語 or English:
I am Edwin, most friends call me Edje, which could be translated as 'little/small Edwin'. I like social gatherings and travelling. I would like to greet and thank all the OUSSEPIANS, coordinaters, other staff in Handai and TU/e, host family and friends who made this year possible for me.

Questions

Describe your best experience in Japan so far.
1,5 meters of snow, Japanese alps, All-wood, traditional ryokan with natural onsen, The unlimited Japanese hospitality, Hot sake with sukiyaki, and my princess
ANSWERED: 2005-04-15

The best thing in OUSSEP?
1.It's different, special, unique 2.Zabrouvska 3.Attilla's mating ritual, eehhm.. folklore dance
ANSWERED: 2005-05-26

The most annoying thing in Japan?
1. I cannot manouvre trough the streets with my bike as fast as I want because; - To many traffic lights...., well, to many intersections where I really have to stop. - Modesty with the use of my bell (and voice) is a VALUE here!? 2. Trains don't drive in the night, which makes me order again at times when I normally go home wisely.......
ANSWERED: 2005-04-15

Your favorite japanese phrase or word?
eeeeeeeeehhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Chottoooooo (especially the face that comes with it)
ANSWERED: 2005-05-23

Describe your worst experience in Japan so far
Entering our prison for the first time
ANSWERED: 2005-04-15

Life motto or other random stuff people remember you by
Work hard, AND play hard. play hard. Always look on the bright side of life. (thanks Frank)
ANSWERED: 2005-04-15

Describe your favorite place in Japan
That would be the place where they serve nomihodai warm sake, ooki sushi (torro), watch Japanese kids and sit in one those 25 Man massage chairs.
ANSWERED: 2005-04-15

Your favorite kanji
恋
ANSWERED: 2005-05-26

Will you visit Japan again after OUSSEP some day? When? For what reason?
Most probably. Definetly not to work for a Japanese employer though.
ANSWERED: 2005-05-06

What was your motivation to come to Japan / to join OUSSEP?
International experience, Japan's high-grade technology and innovation, Japan's distinctive corporate culture and management principles
ANSWERED: 2005-05-06

Describe your home-country in five words
Straightforward, liberal, sweet, too much individualism, orange
ANSWERED: 2005-04-15

You know you've been in Japan long enough if.....
You say etoo instead of ehm..
ANSWERED: 2005-05-06

Which part of Tokyo did you find the most fascinating/fun/tanoshii/genki? Why?
Yoyogi park on a sunday afternoon Why? Because you get to see both extremes of the cultural spectrum. Beautiful women and kids worshipping at the Meiji Shrine AND lolita, gotic and elvis imitations in the park.
ANSWERED: 2005-05-06

Which part of Osaka did you find the most fascinating/fun/tanoshii/genki? Why?
Probably the usual sushi restaurant.
ANSWERED: 2005-05-23

Which part of Kyoto did you find the most fascinating/fun/tanoshii/genki? Why?
Kyo misu dera. Why? Because it gives you a glimpse of old Japan. Go on a quiet day.
ANSWERED: 2005-05-06

Which part of Antonio did you find the most fascinating/fun/tanoshii/genki? Why?
The part of his character he showed me after drinking several cocktail buckets in The Sailing Club in Nha Trang, Vietnam. (Ask him for details!)
ANSWERED: 2005-05-06

Lets just imagine that the world is going to end tomorrow, and you had only ￥1000 in your pocket..what would you buy?
A ticket to the moon and some extra oxygen
ANSWERED: 2005-05-06

Where were you on the 10th of March [during springbreak]?
I think I spent that day biking trough Vientiane, capital of Laos, together with The Godfather of the OUSSEP family. Great city, great atmosphere, had a nice BBQ in the evening and enjoyed the delicious Beer Lao for 1dollar a pitcher.
ANSWERED: 2005-05-15

Comments made by others

Attila, the Hun wrote on April 05, 2005:
malaka jin

 korsarina wrote on April 15, 2005:
feestelijk inhalen!

 fredu wrote on April 20, 2005:
if this guy got to decide about things, every day would be an olympic game day, holland would be the host and jan-ken-pon would be a womens olympic event (slightly modified of course...)

 Fabien wrote on May 10, 2005:
This guy will be best remembered as the worst Katan player EVER!

 Mysterious Kim wrote on May 11, 2005:
Thank you for keep saying that "this is Kim, Kankokujin~" Hahaha. You are the man! Cheers.

mimiya wrote on May 20, 2005:
Prince of Netherlands! Don't forget to call to a shampoo company!!^-*

 Esther wrote on May 22, 2005:
Jaja, nog 2,5 maand en dan zijn we weer terug in ons kleine vertrouwde kikkerlandje :).

 God/ Tarzan wrote on May 22, 2005:
Not even a bullet!

Attila, the Hun wrote on May 24, 2005:
LOSER FOREVER (in Catan)

 アラミ wrote on May 26, 2005:
i couldnt forget that day we ate okonomiyaki for free bacause of u in umeda after crazy karaoke party.^^ always have full of energy!

Pinky wrote on May 26, 2005:
Thank you for giving me a chance to meet Eiko!!

 Janetto wrote on May 26, 2005:
the most attractive transgender hello kitty in the world!

 gun wrote on June 04, 2005:
Ya! ya! u r the great man, the cute but biggest kitty ever, and the the katan loser. But, do not worried, u r the real champion of everything except from Catan!

 snow shirley wrote on June 08, 2005:
Amazing boy, there are a lot of thanks that I want to give you. I really cherish the suggestion you gave to me....work hard, but never forget to enjoy my life!especially, the life with such a good friend like you.

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